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    in North and South America. Marijuana contains a chemical known as tetrahydrocannabinol or THC. This molecule is enthralling and pleasurable, because it binds to natural receptors in our brain. The biochemical and physiological mechanisms of marijuana and THC will be discussed in depth in future slides. Nonetheless,

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    THC or tetrahydrocannabinol, is the most active and abundant cannabinoid in marijuana. It is the reason for the “high” that everyone thinks of when they hear about marijuana. THC has this “psychoactive” effect because it stimulates the CB1 receptors, this results in the stereotypical “high.” THC is not only there to produce a high, in fact, most people don’t realize that it also stimulates the CB2 receptors as well, this in turn is what produces the relaxed therapeutic effects. THC is also known

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    Should doctors look more into using medical marijuana for chronic pain and other disorders? Scientist have stated that medical marijuana can treat multiple medical issues but they do come with side effects. Cannabidiol also known as CBD and Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) have many health benefits that patients should take into consideration in order to alleviate the pain associated with their medical issues. Rather than dealing with multiple different doses of medication THC is psychoactive while CBD

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    see more and more videos and other educational materials being introduced in regards to how beneficial cannabinoids are to the human body. Many people have conditions that would be benefitted by the continuous study of cannabinoids. ‘THC or Tetrahydrocannabinol is the feel good or high feeling portion of the plant and CBD or Cannabidiol is the medical part of the plant. The CBD is the part that researchers are trying to implement for use for individuals different medical conditions. We all have

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    These molecules affect the nerves dealing with memory, movement, and thinking. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the chemical produced by the cannabis plant that gives you the high feeling but also the benefits. It affects the brain by activating the nerve receptors dealing with pain, appetite, and memory; on top, it helps with forgetting. Cannabis

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    Marijuana’s active ingredient is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) it contains a chemical compound called cannabinoids which are naturally found in the human anatomy. THC affects the central nervous system by binding to cannabinoid receptors that are present in the brain which triggers a euphoric response. The active ingredient in marijuana is quickly absorbed by the blood and has an immediate effect on the brain and other drugs. The drug comes from the hemp plant Cannabis sativa and it’s the seeds and

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    the town killing all 11 passengers. At first it was believed to be a general crash and the pilot made a mistake of trying to fly over the powerlines instead of dropping below them. The Pilots body was analysed for any odd signs, they found Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in his system, meaning he was under the influence of cannabis during the time of the crash which influenced him to make the decision that caused the problem and took 11 lives. The day was normal, the 11 passengers (Ann Dean, Desmond Dean

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    disease or the affliction that it might cause to unhealthy patients, there is at least one cannabinoid that is likely to treat the patient with the cannabis. One of the most widely known cannabinoids found in marijuana is the Tetrahydrocannabinol. Tetrahydrocannabinol, which is also known as THC, can be defined as “a mild analgesic and cellular research has shown the compound has antioxidant activity” (Why tested cannabis,). In turn, THC targets the CB1 receptor, a cannabinoid

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    dangers of marijuana also include addiction, distortions of time and space, and the munchies. The munchies are called this, because you get very hungry and start “munching” on any food, hence the word “munchies”. Marijuana’s active ingredient, tetrahydrocannabinol, stimulates an

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    Mental and Physical Effects of Marijuana Marijuana - also named weed, hash, pot, Mary Jane, and many others– is, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the number one used illegal and addictive drug around the globe (Williamson, Buckland, & Cunningham, 2013). Users of the psychoactive plant range anywhere from adolescents to senior citizens, and from all social and economic classes. It has, in recent years, gained approval by the FDA for use as a medicine to help treat symptoms of various

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